Description
Celebrate Independence Day with these festive Firecracker Cupcakes—moist vanilla cupcakes topped with vibrant red, white, and blue frosting for a patriotic treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- Red and blue food coloring
- 2 cups whipped cream frosting
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
- Alternate adding flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with flour.
- Divide batter into two bowls. Color one red and one blue.
- Spoon colored batter into liners, layering as desired. Bake for 18-20 minutes.
- Cool cupcakes completely before frosting with whipped cream.
- Decorate with sprinkles and serve.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors.
- Let cupcakes cool before frosting to prevent melting.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
